G. H. PATEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY:

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What is women empowerment?:

What is women empowerment? It is a process, and the outcome of the process, by which women challenge gender based discrimination against women in the society.

PREVIOUS SCENARIO:

PREVIOUS SCENARIO Since the ancient times, the kings used to have as many as 200 wives , social evils like dowry, sati, child marriages and traditions like “dudhpiti” have been haunting the I ndian society. Women were not given importance, respect and education. They were merely considered as a tool to give birth to children and continue their family tree.

PRESENT SCENARIO:

PRESENT SCENARIO Since independence, efforts have been made to educate women on various political, economical, social issues. Traditions like “dudhpiti” & “sati” are eradicated and government is making efforts for upliftment of women. But still practices like dowry & child marriages are observed.

NEED OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT:

NEED OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT Women are the back bone of the society. If women are not empowered and developed up to the mark then the progress of the society will be hindered. “EDUCATE A MAN AND YOU EDUCATE AN INDIVIDUAL; EDUCATE A WOMAN AND YOU EDUCATE A FAMILY.”

VALUES OF EMPOWERED WOMEN:

VALUES OF EMPOWERED WOMEN Personal knowledge Self-defining Personal Power Authenticity Creativity Physical strength Maturity in relationships Economic independence Having political power in society